XO Boats’ EXPLR 44 named ‘Best Big Boat’ of the year
XO Boats celebrates the EXPLR 44 winning Best Big Boat of the Year, marking a new era of aluminium performance,…
XO Boats
XO Boats is a Finnish manufacturer of aluminium boats designed for challenging conditions. The company specialises in military-grade aluminium hulls with deep-v designs, offering customisable boats suitable for recreation, adventure, sport fishing, and professional use. XO boats are engineered for extreme conditions, inspired by Finland’s demanding archipelago environment.
XO Boats In The News
XO to cooperate with Seakeeper Ride for their new underway stabilization system
XO Boats is taking pioneering strides in the European boat market – “For the consumer who demands professional boats.” XO…
XO Boats Features
Our Top 6 from Helsinki International Boat Show 2025
Jo Moon & Mark Featherstone report on their top choices from the array of craft on display at the recent…
Precious Metals
HMS interviews Erkki Talvela, CEO of XO Boats, and discovers how and why manufacturing in aluminium is proving so successful…
XO Boats Tests & Reviews
XO EXPLR 44
One of the most serious adventure craft money can buy. The XO EXPLR 44 is the first adventure yacht to…
XO DFNDR 9 – Licensed to Thrill
Alex Whittaker tests a high-speed adventure vessel with a refined interior … This boat is a paradox. With the right…
XO 360
Where it excels is in providing those key creature comforts needed to drive and navigate fast in all weathers. The…
XO 250
Open sports boats like the XO 250 are becoming increasingly popular. They are a great alternative to the big RIB,…
XO Boats Video Gallery
XO EXPLR 44 Tour
HMS joins Steve Chambers of MCC Marine on guided tour of XO Boat's flagship model, at Boot Dusseldorf 2025.